AQW 15982/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps that can be taken to provide additional support this winter for people with cystic fibrosis who require a warm home to stay well.

Asked by Danny Donnelly MLA on 1 October 2024

  • Answered
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Tabled
1 October 2024
Answer due by
16 October 2024
Answered
17 October 202416 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

Depending on individual circumstances, a person with cystic fibrosis may have access to certain disability and/or income-related benefits in the social security system. To ensure a person is in receipt of all the support they are entitled to they should contact the Department for Communities’ Make the Call Service via Freephone number 0800 232 1271 or by emailing makethecall@dfcni.gov.uk.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust can provide a range of grants for people with cystic fibrosis and their families.

www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/the-work-we-do/support-available/financial-support

Official sources